Electronics
The MTW layout is controlled and powered by RailCommand
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These are the four auxiliary power stations we use on the MTW |
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Another view of them |
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This is the command center. All the locomotive data is stored here. |
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This is the primary power station mounted above the command station |
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We used these clips to make all the feeder wire connections around the layout. This was an incredible time saver as we have more than a thousand connections! |
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These are the throttles for the system. |
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There is coax cable ran through the layout. This is for connecting the throttle stations. |
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Getting ready to install the plugs. |
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All Done! We did come back later and paint these plates DaGlo Orange. Wanted to make sure we could see them! |
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Starting the instalation of the Railcommand chip in a Proto 2K GP60 |
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I am using a 'Skinny" receiver |
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I have the channel etched into it. |
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I am using the
existing DCC plug for the connections. I determined later that it was better if just removed this plug and started from a bare locomotive. |
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More connections! |
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Mounting the chip |
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All Done! |